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So, after a break of a few years, I'm back behind the wheel of a Jag again. This will be my 8th since 2000, the new one is a 2006 XJ8. For her age, shes not a bad looking kitty.
For many years I hung in the forums at jag-lovers.org and for the life of me, dont even remember my log in anymore lol While searching google for a few answers for tinkering, this site seemed to be the new place.... so here I be :0)
Thanks Fraser, Xj8jr and Pkoko. Anindyam, she is a long wheel base yes, although for the life of me I can't work out why she wasn't badged VDP lol. Its Like jaguar got 75% there with her then decided no...too late on a Friday. Or it was a special order with paint, front grill, wheels and full on burl walnut on a base model.
From what I see all that's missing from a VDP package is the piped seating with the picnic tables, maybe the 6 CD changer in the trunk and the badging.
Either way.... she turns heads lol mine included :0)
I too love the wheels! My 05 Super V/8 has the same wheels but I changed the center caps to match the red paint. I've seen blue center caps on EBAY as well. It has the super V/8 grille? and wheel base. 18 or 19 inch wheels?
Welcome by the way. These guys are real cool.. you will feel right at home. Ive been a member here for about a year. Ive got lots of help and info on my car from this community
Thanks grantorino62 & Evan. Yep the wheels are 19's. I must confess i had to go look before responding lol. grantorino62, you say SuperV/8. Is that ACTUALLY a SV8?
Yes BlackKat! Sounds like a plan. Where are you located? I get to Dallas maybe twice a month.... ish. Message me off list. I'll send you my contact details.
Odd combination but a good one. I think the PO preferred the Super V/8 grille and wheels. Is the roof console surrounded by wood or plain headliner material? The Super and the VDP both had wood matching the dash.
Last edited by grantorino62; 06-10-2016 at 07:55 AM.
Odd combination but a good one. I think the PO preferred the Super V/8 grille and wheels. Is the roof console surrounded by wood or pain headliner material? The Super and the VDP both had wood matching the dash.
I know right! She really is an odd duck but suits me in that respect lol Nope the surround around the roof switches is plain not wood. I'd forgotten about that detail. I was also not expecting the full wood steering wheel either but I wont turn my nose up lol. She also has the Full sized chrome spare in the trunk which was such a pleasant surprise considering I was expecting a steel wheel or a doughnut!
I cant believe it took me a day or three to notice (well I can as when I got her that was a crazy few days and I really didn't have time to play with her) but you will see she has a trim piece missing on the drivers side lower bumper surround. I'm debating to replace like for like or maybe do something a tad more....dressy. To be honest I haven't even looking to see what my options are yet which is weird in itself lol
06-07-2016, 12:40 AM
New to the group, I wont be a stranger :0)
